MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term commonly known as shortness of breath is ____
A
dyspnea
B
tracheotomy
C
phlegm
D
pertussis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shortness of breath-known medically as dyspnea-is often described as an intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling of suffocation. Very strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and higher altitude all can cause shortness of breath in a healthy person.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dyspnea, which some refer to as shortness of breath, is a feeling that you cannot breathe enough air into your lungs. During this, you may also experience tightness in your chest. This shortness of breath can be a symptom of health conditions, often relating to heart or lung disease.

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